Why the study?
Does transcutaneous Pco2 measurement accurately reflect arterial Pco2 in adults?
Population
8 adults (7 patients, 1 normal subject)
Comparison
Transcutaneous Pco2 measurement using an… vs Arterial Pco2 (Paco2) measurement
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support non-invasive PtcCO2 monitoring in adults; leaves open prospective validation before practice change.
Does transcutaneous Pco2 measurement accurately reflect arterial Pco2 in adults?
Transcutaneous Pco2 monitoring accurately tracks arterial Pco2 changes in adults, suggesting utility as a non-invasive monitoring tool.
Goldman et al. (1982) studied this question.
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